BLACKSPOTTED CROAKER

Protonibea diacanthus

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  - Ray-finned fishes +
    - Perch-like fishes +
      - Drums or croakers +
        
        Protonibea +
        
        Blackspotted croaker
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Found in coastal waters over muddy bottoms, off the sea-bed. Ascend tidal rivers and estuaries (Ref. 9772). Feed mainly on crustaceans and small fishes. Also caught with bottom trawls (Ref. 9772). Sold fresh and dried salted (swim bladder) in markets. An important food fish.

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